How To Fix /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG021 - Template variant of variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) not activated; remove var.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Template variant of variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) not activated; remove var.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG021 - Template variant of variant &4 of &2 (&1, &3) not activated; remove var. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG021 indicates that there is an issue with a template variant in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems. This error typically arises when a variant of a template is not activated or is not available for use. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Template Variant: The specific template variant referenced in the error message is not activated. This could be due to it being newly created and not yet activated, or it may have been deactivated for some reason.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the variant from being recognized or activated.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the template or its variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Template Variant:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the template variants are managed.
  Locate the specific variant mentioned